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FuzzyRussianHat · 02-24-2024, 04:41 PM

For the fifth year in a row, the best record in the Mexican League went to Monterrey. The four-time defending league champ Matadors won the North Division at 105-57, extending their playoff streak to seven seasons. Monterrey also had the most runs (803) and fewest allowed (553) in the ML. Tijuana was five back at 100-62 to secure a third straight wild card. In the South Division, Ecatepec and Guadalajara tied for the top spot at 88-74, while Leon was two back. The Explosion won the tiebreaker game over the Hellhounds to secure repeat division titles.

Tijuana 3B Jacky Castillo was a repeat Mexican League MVP winner. The 27-year old lefty led in home runs (61), slugging (.670), and WAR (9.7). He added 108 runs, 117 RBI, and a .309 average. The Toros also had Pitcher of the Year from second-year rising star Jeraldo Gonzalez. The 22-year old led in ERA (2.43) and wins (20-11), while adding 225 strikeouts over 259.2 innings with 4.6 WAR.

In the wild card round, Ecatepec topped Tijuana to earn repeat appearances in the Mexican League Championship Series. The Explosion would then stun Monterrey and deny their bid for a fifth consecutive pennant. Ecatepec won the MLCS 4-2 for their first pennant since 1975 and seventh overall.

The battle for the top record in the Caribbean League was also the battle for first in the Continental Division. Defending CABA champion Honduras and Salvador both finished the regular season tied at 100-62. The Stallions won the one game playoff to take the division for the second time in three years. The Horsemen were still the wild card, earning a fifth playoff appearance in seven years. Guatemala, a wild card last year, was still 10 games away despite a solid 90-72 season. In the Island Division, Santo Domingo reclaimed the throne at 96-66. The Dolphins secured their fifth playoff spot in six years and their 11^th since 1981. Havana was second, finishing four games back. Trinidad, winners of 106 games in 1993, dropped to fifth at 82-80.

Santo Domingo CF Hugh Boerboom won his second Caribbean League MVP, having also earned the honor in 1991. The 31-year old Aruban led the CL with 55 home runs, 386 total bases, .644 slugging, and 173 wRC+. He added a .317 average, 6.7 WAR, and 115 RBI. Salvador’s Benito Bertran was Pitcher of the Year for the second time in three years. The 26-year old Honduran righty won the ERA title (2.43) and led in WHIP (0.96), quality starts (25), and WAR (7.3). Bertran also had 216 strikeouts in 278.1 innings with a 17-8 record.

Santo Domingo used home field advantage in the wild card round to sweep the defending champ Honduras. For the Dolphins, this would mark the eighth time in 14 years that they played in the Caribbean League Championship Series. They had lost their last three appearances, while Salvador had similar rough luck. The Stallions had earned six CLCS berths since 1978, but had lost their lost five tries. Salvador succeeded in snapping their struggles, taking the pennant 4-1 over Santo Domingo. The Stallions now have six titles to their name.

The 84^th Central American Baseball Association Championship was not the first meeting between Ecatepec and Salvador. All the way back in 1931, the Explosion edged the Stallions in seven games. The 1994 edition was also a seven game classic and even more dramatic. In game seven, rookie LF Heathcliffe Davis etched his name into history. He had only three starts all season and was 0-7 in his postseason pinch hit opportunities. In Davis’ eighth try; he got the walkoff RBI single to give Salvador both the 4-3 win in the game and the 4-3 series win. Inigo Polanco was finals MVP, posting 16 hits, 8 runs, 3 doubles, 3 home runs, 9 RBI, and 8 stolen bases in 12 playoff starts. It was the fourth CABA title for Salvador, who also won in 1915, 1966, and 1965.

Other notes: Ruben Chavez became the ninth CABA batter to score 1500 career runs.

02-24-2024, 04:41 PM	#1004
FuzzyRussianHat Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2020 Posts: 3,470	1994 in CABA For the fifth year in a row, the best record in the Mexican League went to Monterrey. The four-time defending league champ Matadors won the North Division at 105-57, extending their playoff streak to seven seasons. Monterrey also had the most runs (803) and fewest allowed (553) in the ML. Tijuana was five back at 100-62 to secure a third straight wild card. In the South Division, Ecatepec and Guadalajara tied for the top spot at 88-74, while Leon was two back. The Explosion won the tiebreaker game over the Hellhounds to secure repeat division titles. Tijuana 3B Jacky Castillo was a repeat Mexican League MVP winner. The 27-year old lefty led in home runs (61), slugging (.670), and WAR (9.7). He added 108 runs, 117 RBI, and a .309 average. The Toros also had Pitcher of the Year from second-year rising star Jeraldo Gonzalez. The 22-year old led in ERA (2.43) and wins (20-11), while adding 225 strikeouts over 259.2 innings with 4.6 WAR. In the wild card round, Ecatepec topped Tijuana to earn repeat appearances in the Mexican League Championship Series. The Explosion would then stun Monterrey and deny their bid for a fifth consecutive pennant. Ecatepec won the MLCS 4-2 for their first pennant since 1975 and seventh overall. The battle for the top record in the Caribbean League was also the battle for first in the Continental Division. Defending CABA champion Honduras and Salvador both finished the regular season tied at 100-62. The Stallions won the one game playoff to take the division for the second time in three years. The Horsemen were still the wild card, earning a fifth playoff appearance in seven years. Guatemala, a wild card last year, was still 10 games away despite a solid 90-72 season. In the Island Division, Santo Domingo reclaimed the throne at 96-66. The Dolphins secured their fifth playoff spot in six years and their 11^th since 1981. Havana was second, finishing four games back. Trinidad, winners of 106 games in 1993, dropped to fifth at 82-80. Santo Domingo CF Hugh Boerboom won his second Caribbean League MVP, having also earned the honor in 1991. The 31-year old Aruban led the CL with 55 home runs, 386 total bases, .644 slugging, and 173 wRC+. He added a .317 average, 6.7 WAR, and 115 RBI. Salvador’s Benito Bertran was Pitcher of the Year for the second time in three years. The 26-year old Honduran righty won the ERA title (2.43) and led in WHIP (0.96), quality starts (25), and WAR (7.3). Bertran also had 216 strikeouts in 278.1 innings with a 17-8 record. Santo Domingo used home field advantage in the wild card round to sweep the defending champ Honduras. For the Dolphins, this would mark the eighth time in 14 years that they played in the Caribbean League Championship Series. They had lost their last three appearances, while Salvador had similar rough luck. The Stallions had earned six CLCS berths since 1978, but had lost their lost five tries. Salvador succeeded in snapping their struggles, taking the pennant 4-1 over Santo Domingo. The Stallions now have six titles to their name. The 84^th Central American Baseball Association Championship was not the first meeting between Ecatepec and Salvador. All the way back in 1931, the Explosion edged the Stallions in seven games. The 1994 edition was also a seven game classic and even more dramatic. In game seven, rookie LF Heathcliffe Davis etched his name into history. He had only three starts all season and was 0-7 in his postseason pinch hit opportunities. In Davis’ eighth try; he got the walkoff RBI single to give Salvador both the 4-3 win in the game and the 4-3 series win. Inigo Polanco was finals MVP, posting 16 hits, 8 runs, 3 doubles, 3 home runs, 9 RBI, and 8 stolen bases in 12 playoff starts. It was the fourth CABA title for Salvador, who also won in 1915, 1966, and 1965. Other notes: Ruben Chavez became the ninth CABA batter to score 1500 career runs. __________________ Baseball: The World's Game fictional world reports The Level Playing Field: Alternate MLB History From 1884-Onward Continental Baseball Federation world reports (8-tier promotion/relegation sim and college feeder)